F80
Non-billableSpecific developmental disorders of speech and language
F80 is the ICD-10-CM code for Specific developmental disorders of speech and language. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F80.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- F01-F99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Disorders in which normal patterns of language acquisition are disturbed from the early stages of development. The conditions are not directly attributable to neurological or speech mechanism abnormalities, sensory impairments, mental retardation, or environmental factors. Specific developmental disorders of speech and language are often followed by associated problems, such as difficulties in reading and spelling, abnormalities in interpersonal relationships, and emotional and behavioural disorders.
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMany disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include: Hearing disorders and deafness Voice problems , such as dysphonia or those caused by cleft lip or palate Speech problems like stuttering Developmental disabilities Learning disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Brain injury Stroke Some…
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